5/5/2005 4:58:57 AM

Wow-this is really nice Darren!

5/5/2005 5:01:44 AM

Gorgeous! So dreamy!

5/5/2005 5:03:20 AM

Gorgeous image, Darren!!! What a lovely place to meet! I hope you have a good day!

5/5/2005 4:58:49 AM

Sharon D.

5/5/2005 5:06:06 AM

Who could resist this invitation!!!

5/5/2005 5:08:07 AM

Great shot, Darren!

5/5/2005 5:13:32 AM

okay...

5/5/2005 5:20:17 AM

Look like a most delightful spot for a picnic with a dear friend. Got room?? Fantastic capture D. Love the shades of green and the beautiful light you captured here.

5/5/2005 5:21:58 AM

Magnificent idea, a picnic under the dogwoods. What a wonderful springtime treat. Great capture, Darren.

5/5/2005 5:23:12 AM

WOW....love everything about this image Darren really beautiful!

5/5/2005 5:25:51 AM

This is beautiful!!! Must be nice to have sun. I haven't seen any for a week.

5/5/2005 5:26:45 AM

Gorgeous, Darren, looks like a real fantasyland!
-Debby

5/5/2005 5:27:34 AM

Gorgeous image, Darren!

5/5/2005 5:32:35 AM

STUNNING image, Darren! I love the colors and the contrast on this!

5/5/2005 5:39:52 AM

Gorgeous capture of this beautiful canopy of blossoms, Darren!! Wonderful lighting!

5/5/2005 5:41:47 AM

Such an inviting place. Great image.

5/5/2005 5:42:13 AM

Such a heavenly image!!! I really wish to be thee, Darren!! You really have a way of capturing thesse beautiful scenes!!! Love it, my dear friend!!

5/5/2005 6:02:54 AM

Wonderful image, Darren!

5/5/2005 6:03:22 AM

We'll bring the blanket and picnic basket - what a beautiful scene,
Ann

5/5/2005 6:06:50 AM

Beautiful!! Very nice, Darren! :0)

5/5/2005 6:22:45 AM

Excellent PS work, Darren! I'd really like to spend some time there reading a good book (on photography, of course).

5/5/2005 6:22:49 AM

Very lovely shot Darren.....what time should we be there?

5/5/2005 6:30:32 AM

Very lovely shot Darren.....what time should we be there?

5/5/2005 6:30:33 AM

BEAUTIFUL IMAGE!!! Well done Darren!!! mlg

5/5/2005 6:40:31 AM

Gorgeous image, Darren!

5/5/2005 6:41:28 AM

How lovely, Darren! Nicely seen and captured!

5/5/2005 6:56:31 AM

I love this composition, Darren, with the anchor tree on the left and its supporting tree on the right..., and the right in the middle, I could see you and your friends are having great time time together.
...the silhouette effect of the tree trunks are beautiful but also, the green color are your velvia here here, Darren. Great image...

5/5/2005 7:17:29 AM

ahhh dogwoods in bloom and the hues, light and shadow areas are so well done such a wonderfully peaceful scene

5/5/2005 7:18:51 AM

Are you serving lunch? What time shall we all be there? :-) Beautiful picture, Darren!!! Love the shadows and colors..shelly

5/5/2005 7:27:09 AM

Wonderful peaceful mood created this image, Darren!:) Have a great day:)

5/5/2005 7:36:37 AM

WOW thanks everyone for the very very kind comments. I tell ya what. I have 3 weeks left of treatments, after that we can all meet and celebrate. I will bring the wine since I see someone is bringing the basket and blanket. You all are invited since you all have been with me along my journey.

5/5/2005 7:44:25 AM

Wonderfully romantic image Darren! I've got to tell you since you started shooting digital your images have gotten way better (and they wher excellent on film). Thanks for sharing your vision and positive attitude with use!! I'll signup for the paper and plastic products (napkins, spoons, knives and forks) since I can't cook :0)

5/5/2005 7:53:52 AM

This is absolutely beautiful Darren. Looks so romantic and lush - GORGEOUS!!

5/5/2005 7:58:18 AM

Incredivly lovely and dreamy, Darren!!! Just beautiful!!

5/5/2005 8:09:18 AM

Gorgeous, Darren! Outstanding colors and effects! Looks like a lovely place to spend a day, excellent work!

5/5/2005 9:58:57 AM

This is soo beautiful, Darren!!!

5/5/2005 10:05:10 AM

Gorgeous, Darren!! This masterpiece has a wonderfull feel to it! Love the lighting and your outstanding effects!

5/5/2005 10:34:28 AM

This is so beautiful, Darren! Perfecto!
I'll bring the BBQ!!!

5/5/2005 12:53:20 PM

Stunning composition, light and effect.
Very well done, Darren!

bill

5/5/2005 2:05:04 PM

Gorgeous, dreamy image, Darren. The trees in bloom are just magnificent. You have the eye for such wonderful composition and effects.

5/5/2005 2:15:46 PM

Another gorgeous image to brighten my day! Thanks!

5/5/2005 3:55:05 PM

Excellent Effects And Comp Darren!!

5/5/2005 6:31:14 PM

Lovely image, Darren, such a beautiful place. Awesome image!

5/5/2005 6:31:28 PM

Dazzlingly beautiful Darren!!!

5/6/2005 5:28:45 AM

Fairytale like~with a definte happy ending!! :0) Just like I wish for you!
This is lovely.

5/11/2005 12:35:21 PM

Big CONGRATULATIONS to you on this beauty of an image and its being selected as the POTD, Darren!! Beautiful!!
Much Aloha,
Stan

6/17/2005 12:07:58 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on this OUTSTANDING POTD win, Darren!! So very beautiful!!!

6/17/2005 12:08:40 AM

WOW!! What a fantastic POTD!! Congratulations Darren!! Well deserved!!

6/17/2005 12:17:57 AM

This is a great piece of work Darren. Congratulations on your POTD win. Great job.

6/17/2005 12:31:27 AM

Fantastic shot Darren! Congratulation on this well deserved POTD!

6/17/2005 12:32:32 AM

What a dreamy, cool and inviting image, Darren, no wonder it's taking its place of honor as a POTD! Congratulations!

6/17/2005 12:36:03 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful image as POTD and very well deserved!!

6/17/2005 1:11:29 AM

Congratulations on this dreamy POTD Darren! I think it might get a bit crowded under that tree now!

6/17/2005 1:25:42 AM

Wowsa, Darren.... a real DF-shot..:-) This is so beautiful!!! Many congratulations on a well deserved POTD - and a winner, in my eyes!!!

6/17/2005 2:00:00 AM

Hi Darren...I`m a relatively new member ,but I love taking pictures of trees so couldn`t help but admire yours!

6/17/2005 2:15:42 AM

A magnificent POTD, Darren. Congratulations!!!

6/17/2005 2:43:40 AM

Darren, congratulations on this marvelous POTD selection. It is very richly deserved. I hope all is well, my dear friend - your friend, Allan

6/17/2005 2:43:48 AM

Simply lovely Darren! Congrats on your POTD!

6/17/2005 2:48:32 AM

Congratulations on this stunningly beautiful POTD, Darren!

6/17/2005 2:49:30 AM

Nicely done Darren, Congrats on POTD!

6/17/2005 3:08:52 AM

Congrats on your POTD, Darren!

6/17/2005 3:12:43 AM

Beautiful....they don't send me the POTD so I'm a little late on htis one!...Congratulations!

6/17/2005 3:13:42 AM

Looks like a painting

6/17/2005 3:22:28 AM

Congratulations, Darren, on the gorgeous POTD!

6/17/2005 3:26:42 AM

Congratulation on this superb work and your POTD, Darren!

6/17/2005 3:42:30 AM

So gorgeous, Darren! Congrats on a potd! Hope your potd lifts your spirits. Stay well!

6/17/2005 3:42:47 AM

congrats on your POTD...very pretty and soothing

6/17/2005 3:44:12 AM

A wonderful POTD!!! Congratulations on this beautiful image, Darren!

6/17/2005 3:49:42 AM

Congrats Darren! This one was always a hit with me!!! It's so very lovely!

6/17/2005 3:52:04 AM

Congrats on your well-deserved POTD, Darren, glad to see this again!
-Debby

6/17/2005 3:56:07 AM

Congrats on your beautiful POTD Darren! Well deserved!!!!

6/17/2005 3:58:16 AM

Beautiful Darren, so pretty! Congrats on your potd!

6/17/2005 4:11:14 AM

Stunningly beautiful, Darren! Wonderful composition, light, and silhouettes combined with the dreamy mood!

6/17/2005 4:14:41 AM

congrats on POTD

6/17/2005 4:19:18 AM

Big congratulations for your wonderful POTD, Darren!

6/17/2005 4:20:36 AM

Beautiful image, Darren!!! I can't believe I missed this one! Congratulations on your POTD!!!

6/17/2005 4:36:37 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Darren!!!

6/17/2005 4:41:56 AM

Congratulations on your POTD Darren! Beautiful image and a beautiful spot for a picnic! Pass the wine please!
:-) Acutally I'm heading up the Virginia portion of the parkway in a couple of weeks so I'll look for ya!

6/17/2005 4:50:25 AM

Beautiful. Congrats on you POTD

6/17/2005 4:59:21 AM

congrats on this gorgeous potd!

6/17/2005 4:59:40 AM

Congratulations Darren!!!!!!

6/17/2005 5:14:19 AM

Gorgeous, peaceful shot Darren. Well done.

6/17/2005 5:23:57 AM

Beautiful, Darren!

6/17/2005 5:26:20 AM

Darren, this is GORGEOUS! Great lighting, color and effects. I second Donna...Pass the wine! Congratulations!

6/17/2005 5:36:34 AM

Congratulations on this really beautiful Photo Of The Day, Darren!! I LOVE the effects!! :o)

6/17/2005 5:47:12 AM

Congrats Darren, on this gorgeous POTD! Well deserved! :0)

6/17/2005 5:55:50 AM

This is absolutely beautiful. Looks so romantic. Congrats Darren!

6/17/2005 6:13:18 AM

Congratulations, Darren! This really is a gorgeous image!!!

6/17/2005 6:15:39 AM

Lovely, Darren! Congrats on POTD!

6/17/2005 6:16:06 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Darren! :)

6/17/2005 6:57:10 AM

Another gorgeous image. I love this. Congrats on POTD!!

6/17/2005 7:09:02 AM

Congratulations, Darren! This is a very lovely image. Soft & romantic!

6/17/2005 7:45:42 AM

Big Congrats on this beauty Darren!!

6/17/2005 8:04:39 AM

Wonderful image, Darren! Congratulations on your POTD!

6/17/2005 8:45:02 AM

You really have a way with seeing and capturing the gorgeous scenery!! This is lovely!! A big congrats!!

6/17/2005 9:01:17 AM

What a great title Darren. This is a well deserved POTD. This is defiantly one of my favorites.

6/17/2005 9:10:03 AM

Beautiful image, Darren! Congrats on POTD, very well deserved my friend!

da

6/17/2005 10:02:35 AM

Absolutely stunning Darren !! Incredibly beautiful !...Congratulations on your POTD !!

6/17/2005 10:05:58 AM

Congrats, Darren. This is really nice and a much deserved POTD!!

6/17/2005 10:20:58 AM

Congratulation's on your very beautiful Picture of the Day, Darren!!!

6/17/2005 10:28:51 AM

Big congrats on your POTD, Darren!

6/17/2005 11:34:30 AM

Big congrats to you, Darren!

6/17/2005 11:57:02 AM

Gorgeous picture, Darren!! Congratulations!!!

6/17/2005 12:16:29 PM

Looks like a perfect place for a summer picnic, Darren! Congrats on your lovely POTD!!

6/17/2005 12:49:17 PM

This photo makes me think of an impresionistic painting. Very nice!

6/17/2005 2:04:31 PM

When love and skill work together, expect a masterpeice! Congratulations on POTD Darren!! Such a lovely peaceful place with the dreamy effects.
I'll bring my cat, she's not afraid of dogwoods:-D

6/17/2005 2:05:12 PM

This is so beautiful, Darren! Lovely colors and dreamy effects.

6/17/2005 4:14:58 PM

Hey Darren! How have you been? Awesome shot, just my style- congrats on the Photo 'O the Day!!!!

6/17/2005 4:53:49 PM

Fantastic lighting and image. Congratulations

6/17/2005 6:29:19 PM

Looks like a winner to me!!! Much congratulations!! Hope you're nearing the end of your treatments as well; I'm sure a celebration is in store!!!

6/17/2005 7:56:48 PM

Great shot!

6/17/2005 9:16:42 PM

Congratulations on POTD, Darren!!!Great work ;)

6/17/2005 11:53:57 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Darren...
the image is really stunning...

6/18/2005 1:18:50 AM

Excellent Image Darren,Congratulations On Your POTD!!

6/18/2005 4:29:20 AM

Beautiful Darren, Congratulations on a well deserved POTD!

6/18/2005 5:46:01 AM

How special Darren....CONGRATULATIONS!! :0)

6/18/2005 10:26:51 AM

Congrats Darren! I'm still not getting the e-mails I subscribed to so did not see this until today.
Well deserved!
Sis

6/18/2005 10:55:15 AM

Very nice - mysterious, soft, glowing... I like this one a lot.

6/18/2005 7:36:15 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful POTD Darren!

6/18/2005 10:58:43 PM

Darren, WOW, I sure love your fantastic POTD! The presentation just knocks me out...way to go!

ccc

6/19/2005 5:46:27 AM

Outstanding POTD Darren! So peaceful looking!

6/19/2005 5:50:32 AM

Rosemary and I must be on the same e-mail route, Darren ~ no POTD deliveries!

A belated CONGRATULATIONS! for this extremely well-deserved POTD!! What a gorgeous spring image! Set it aside for your next calendar! :)

6/19/2005 10:47:58 PM

Wow! This took my breath away! ABSOLUTELY beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Darren.

6/20/2005 7:41:35 PM

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Darren!
Best wishes for the next round!
-Debby

6/21/2005 3:31:06 PM

Congratulations Darren. This is so lovely!

6/21/2005 3:39:53 PM

Congratulations Darren!!

6/21/2005 3:47:53 PM

Congratulations, Darren!!

6/21/2005 4:17:43 PM

Darren

Congratulations.

Good luck to you in the next round.

Kerby

6/21/2005 4:51:18 PM

Congratulations on this very beautiful finalist, Darren!

6/21/2005 5:38:14 PM

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Darren!

6/21/2005 5:39:15 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Darren!

6/21/2005 6:06:12 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Darren!!

6/21/2005 6:20:09 PM

This one just HAD to be here Darren!!! Congrats!

6/21/2005 6:30:21 PM

Nice to see this one again Darren! Congratulations!
Tootles

6/21/2005 7:20:54 PM

Magnificent! CONRATULATIONS!!

6/21/2005 9:32:09 PM

Many congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved finalist, Darren!

6/21/2005 11:06:50 PM

Congrats, Darren!

6/22/2005 2:23:56 AM

Congrats and good luck, Darren - loved it the first time I saw it and still do!!

6/22/2005 4:39:14 AM

Congrats on this amazingly beautiful image D. Still say it looks like a great place to have a picnic with a dear friend!!

6/22/2005 5:58:41 AM

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Darren!

6/22/2005 8:58:05 AM

Congratulations on this Gorgeous finalist Darren!!!

6/22/2005 12:41:53 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist image, Darren!

6/22/2005 1:09:29 PM

I think this definitely deserves placement in the contest. It is pulchritudinous. My felicitations.

6/22/2005 1:53:37 PM

This is so very well deserved Darren! Congratulations!

6/22/2005 3:32:04 PM

I've been out of town for the past couple of weeks and missed this so I'm extremely happy to see it here in the finals. Congratulations, Darren, on all the recognitions for this intriguingly dreamy image! They're all well deserved!

6/22/2005 7:31:44 PM

Congratulations Darren on this winning image!:)

6/23/2005 12:37:10 AM

Darren

Congratulations on your second place win.

Job very well done. Kerby

6/23/2005 1:20:42 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win, Darren!! Beautifully done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan

6/23/2005 1:32:59 AM

Big congrats Darren! Well done!

6/23/2005 2:39:22 AM

Congratulation on this beautiful winner, Darren!

6/23/2005 2:57:41 AM

Congatulations again Darren...well-deserved!

6/23/2005 3:17:23 AM

Congratulations on a VERY well deserved win, Darren!

6/23/2005 3:44:48 AM

Congratulations, Darren for your beautiful, dreamy winner!!

6/23/2005 3:52:33 AM

Congratulation on this wonderful winner!!!

6/23/2005 4:02:52 AM

Congrats on your win Darren!!

6/23/2005 4:04:20 AM

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M SOOOO HAPPY TO SEE IT HERE DARREN!!! CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!

6/23/2005 4:10:37 AM

Congrats, Darren ~ this is gorgeous!

6/23/2005 4:13:46 AM

Congrats on your win, Darren...you deserve it!

Regards

6/23/2005 4:49:39 AM

congratulations on this super image!

6/23/2005 4:49:52 AM

Congrats on this beautiful winner, Darren!!!

6/23/2005 4:54:49 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful winner,Darren!!

6/23/2005 5:05:02 AM

Wonderful!! How exciting to make 2nd place! Hope this brings a smile to your face!!

6/23/2005 5:17:31 AM

Beautiful, Darren. Congratulations to you!!!

6/23/2005 5:23:42 AM

Darren, Congratulations

Stan K

6/23/2005 5:25:49 AM

BIG congratulations on this wonderful win, Darren!! So well deserved!!

6/23/2005 5:27:40 AM

Congratulations on your second place win, Darren!!! WTG!

6/23/2005 5:55:45 AM

Congratulations, Darren!

6/23/2005 5:57:15 AM

Contrats Darren on this peaceful image. It is so well deserved.
Sis

6/23/2005 5:58:55 AM

A great big huge congrats to you my very dear friend on this win!! Now we really will have to have a picnic under in this spot!!
YVBF

6/23/2005 6:01:44 AM

GORGEOUS, congrats on this win, Darren! I knew it was a winner when I saw it for the first time in POTD!! Congrats!

da

6/23/2005 6:14:06 AM

Great shot, Darren!! Congratulations!!

      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/

Congratulations on your SECOND PLACE WIN Darren!!!!!

6/23/2005 7:01:06 AM

Wonderful win, Darren! Congrats!! :0)

6/23/2005 7:31:42 AM

Big congrats, Darren, on this huge win!!!
You really have to have the get-together here, Darren...

6/23/2005 7:46:30 AM

Big Congrats Darren on this awesome winner!!!

6/23/2005 8:20:04 AM

Congratulations on your win Darren. Keep up the good work.

6/23/2005 8:29:15 AM

Beautiful win, Darren! Congratulations!

6/23/2005 8:32:23 AM

Congrats to you too, neighbor :)

6/23/2005 8:45:06 AM

Congratulations on your win, Darren!

6/23/2005 8:57:43 AM

Congrats on this fantastic winner, Darren!!

6/23/2005 9:14:05 AM

Congrats Darren.. this pic is so peaceful! nicely done!

6/23/2005 9:38:23 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful winner!

6/23/2005 10:09:00 AM

Beautiful! Congratulations, Darren!!

6/23/2005 10:50:02 AM

This is gorgeous!!! Congratulations you!!!!!

6/23/2005 11:08:29 AM

Congrats Darren!! This is sooo beautiful!!

6/23/2005 11:10:33 AM

See, I told u it had a "happy ending"!! :0) Congratulations Darren!! :0)

6/23/2005 11:11:54 AM

Many congrats on your win Darren! Makes me smile to see it in the winners circle! :-)

6/23/2005 11:16:02 AM

Congrats on this gorgeous win, Darren!!

6/23/2005 11:27:57 AM

Congratulations on this stunning winner, Darren!

6/23/2005 11:45:55 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

6/23/2005 1:05:21 PM

Congratulations, Darren!
Very well done.

bill

6/23/2005 1:14:48 PM

Congratulations Darren!

6/23/2005 1:31:46 PM

Congratulation's on your beautiful win, Darren!!!

6/23/2005 1:44:42 PM

Congratulations on this gorgeous win!!!!!

6/23/2005 2:34:04 PM

Congratulations, Darren!!

6/23/2005 2:43:37 PM

Breathtaking! Congrats Darren. :?)

6/23/2005 3:44:12 PM

Congratulations on your win Darren!!!

6/23/2005 4:36:39 PM

Congrats kiddo, it looks like you remembered everything I've taught you! Just teasing!

6/23/2005 5:04:21 PM

Darren - congrats on this win!! it's a beauty!

6/23/2005 5:29:07 PM

So, who said this was calendar-worthy, I wonder? LOL!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN, DARREN!!!!!

6/23/2005 5:55:07 PM

Congratulations on your magical image and win Darren!!

6/23/2005 7:09:35 PM

This image certainly holds a special appeal.......Congratulations, Darren!

6/23/2005 8:27:48 PM

Congratulations on your outstanding WIN, Darren!!

6/23/2005 8:37:54 PM

A BIG congratulations on your win here, Darren!

6/23/2005 8:40:04 PM

A BIG congratulations on your win Darren! This is one stunning image!!!!

6/23/2005 8:44:39 PM

Congratulations again, Darren!! Fantastic 1st win!!

6/24/2005 2:01:02 AM

Darren, congratulations on your win in last month's contest in the 'Nature and Landscapes' category. It is very richly deserved, my friend - your friend, Allan

ps - I pray that all is well - 'A'…

6/24/2005 4:12:17 AM

This is gorgeous, Darren!!!!! Congratulations!!

6/24/2005 4:18:19 AM

Yes!!!

6/24/2005 6:38:55 AM

Congrats on your win!...this was a no brainer for the judges...lol

6/24/2005 6:50:19 AM

Congratulations Darren!

6/24/2005 7:13:42 AM

So happy for you Darren! BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!

6/24/2005 9:08:24 AM

Very artistic! Love the trees’ silhouettes and lighting in this one, Darren! Many congratulations on your Second Place Win!
Monika

6/24/2005 11:15:52 AM

Big congrats Darren, so lovely!

6/24/2005 2:07:21 PM

Congratulations Darren!

6/24/2005 2:24:04 PM

Big congrats Darren! Enjoy your win!

6/24/2005 2:42:57 PM

Congrats on this beauty Darren!!

6/24/2005 3:59:46 PM

Congratulations for this Darren, well deserved, a real beauty!
Ann

6/24/2005 4:08:25 PM

Congrats on your win, Darren!!

6/24/2005 10:28:01 PM

this is where I want my wedding to be held...

6/25/2005 12:45:01 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Darren!

6/25/2005 3:17:03 AM

Great lighting and feeling this has. Congratulations

6/25/2005 6:30:34 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful winner Darren!

6/25/2005 6:37:32 AM

Wow! That is a stunning picture. Absolutely beautiful!!

6/25/2005 4:43:43 PM

Congratulations to you Darren!!!!

6/25/2005 6:50:56 PM

Congratulations On An Awesome Image And Your Win Darren!!!

6/26/2005 4:16:37 AM

Congratulations, Darren, you SO deserve this!

ccc

6/27/2005 7:17:13 AM

Beautiful, Darren!!! Congratulations and so well deserved!!!

6/27/2005 6:34:32 PM

Darren this is simply beautiful. A great work of art. Hope to see you on the Parkway again soon.
Denise

6/28/2005 7:59:59 PM

Yah Darren!!!!! Congratulations on your well deserved win!
Tootles

6/29/2005 4:53:54 AM

beautiful pic....love the composition

9/21/2007 11:41:42 AM